Does power brakes equal disk brakes on a 68 Barracuda?

[My68FormulaS]

I bought a 68 Barracuda formula S-340. It shows that it has power brakes on the fender tag. Does that mean it should have disk brakes, or could it be either disk or drum?

 

[mvh]

Power drum brakes were available, so I would say, it could have been either. In those days there were still customers who thought disk brakes were "new-fangled" and didn't trust them.

 

[1968FormulaS340]

Power brakes was a stand alone option. My guess is that if you don't have a code for discs, your car came with power drums.

Discs were optional even on the Formula S, and a fairly expensive one at that, $72.95.

That's $490.35 in todays money. Just about the only more expensive (non drive-train) option was AC at $334.60 (or $2249.09 today).

 

[My68FormulaS]

The disk brake option would show up on the Fender Tag, right? So if it is not there, then my car did not come with it. Thanks

 

[cudajim]

Just take a quick peek under the front of the car. You should easily be able to tell if there are front rotors or drums.

 

[My68FormulaS]

Thanks, I know that there are drums on the car, but I thought maybe there was another way to check and see if it came from the factory that way.